2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1312 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 2005 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2102 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2370 mm |
